2025 OT playoff loss
Western Colorado went 10-3 and lost in overtime to UT-Permian Basin 21-15 in the second round
Heartbreak
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 52-21 at West Texas
Week 1 of 2026. A statement win, by 31 points.
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Conference
Rocky Mountain standing · 2026
2nd in the Rocky Mountain
Western Colorado University is 2nd in the Rocky Mountain at 7-0. One team above — that's the direct path to the title game.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSU Pueblo | 7-0 |
| 2 | Western Colorado | 7-0 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | 6-1 |
| 4 | Colorado Mesa | 4-3 |
| 5 | Black Hills State | 3-4 |
| 6 | Chadron State | 3-4 |
| 7 | South Dakota Mines | 3-4 |
| 8 | Fort Lewis | 1-6 |
| 9 | New Mexico Highlands | 1-6 |
| 10 | Adams State | 0-7 |
Coaching history
Coaching history
- John Van Liew departs
- Hired John Van Liew
Cultural identity
Postseason games
Recent postseason (2023-2025): 1-1
Most recent: 2025 — win 20-27 (away). Last 5 postseason: 1-1.
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